Badajoz
Definition
A city and municipality in Spain, located in the autonomous community of Extremadura, near the border with Portugal, serving as the capital of the province of the same name. Situated on the left bank of the Guadiana River, the city holds major historical importance due to its medieval Moorish fortifications and its strategic role as a border fortress during numerous Iberian conflicts.
Bilingual Equivalents
- Badajoz
- Badajoz municipality
Grammatical & Source Details
| Inflection Type | Proper noun, neuter singular, structurally invariant, carrying stable international case markings. |
| Formation | Toponym derived from the Roman 'Pax Augusta', phonetically transformed into 'Batalyaws' under Moorish rule, leading to the modern Spanish name. |
| Spelling / Pronunciation | [baðaˈxoθ] |
| Source | Gazetteer of European Cities, Ibero-Romance Onomastics, and Historical Geography |
Contextual Usage Examples
RO: Podul vechi din Badajoz oferă o panoramă deosebită asupra râului Guadiana și a zidurilor cetății.
EN: The old bridge in Badajoz offers a beautiful panorama over the Guadiana River and the fortress walls.
RO: În timpul Războiului Peninsular, asediul orașului Badajoz a fost una dintre cele mai sângeroase bătălii.
EN: During the Peninsular War, the siege of Badajoz was one of the bloodiest battles.
RO: Astăzi, Badajoz este un nod comercial activ care facilitează schimburile economice transfrontaliere între Spania și Portugalia.
EN: Today, Badajoz is an active commercial hub facilitating cross-border economic exchanges between Spain and Portugal.
Idioms & Phrases
Alcazaba din Badajoz / Alcazaba of Badajoz
RO: Cea mai mare cetate maură fortificată din Spania, construită în secolul al XII-lea și considerată monument istoric național.
EN: The largest fortified Moorish citadel in Spain, built in the 12th century and considered a national historical monument.
Provincia Badajoz / Badajoz province
RO: Cea mai mare provincie ca suprafață din Spania, caracterizată prin câmpii întinse și zone agricole importante.
EN: The largest province by area in Spain, characterized by vast plains and important agricultural zones.
Asediul de la Badajoz / Siege of Badajoz
RO: Trimitere istorică la celebrul asediu din 1812 purtat de trupele britanice și aliate împotriva garnizoanei franceze.
EN: Historical reference to the famous 1812 siege carried out by British and allied troops against the French garrison.
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